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Officials announce potential path forward to serve West Des Moines, Polk County pantries
DES MOINES, Iowa – Food Bank of Iowa has extended an offer to resume partnership with the West Des Moines Human Services food pantry following conversations with West Des Moines Mayor Russ Trimble, CEO Michelle Book announced today. A…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/officials-announce-potential-path-forward-to-serve-west-des-moines-polk-county-pantries/Food Bank of Iowa board addresses concern
Today, an increasing number of Iowans face food insecurity. Many are newly food insecure which is overwhelming and frightening. Food Bank of Iowa is committed to working with community-based partners to serve our neighbors. Food banking is complex. It is…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/food-bank-of-iowa-board-addresses-community-concern/Another record month for food assistance
In October, the most recent report available, Food Bank of Iowa and its partners in 55 counties served a record 151,282 individuals. And a record number of those (67,395) were children. This trend has persisted since May of this year.
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/another-record-month-for-food-assistance/Try winning recipes in our new ‘Chopped — Hot Dish Edition’ state fair cookbook
Download the updated “Chopped — Hot Dish Edition” cookbook with all the winning recipes from our casserole competition at the 2022 Iowa State Fair. In addition to NEW recipes you’ll also find food preservation methods and basic cooking instructions…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/try-winning-recipes-in-our-new-chopped-hot-dish-edition-state-fair-cookbook/KCCI telethon raises $436,832 for Hunger-Free Holidays
Des Moines, Iowa (Nov. 30, 2022) – KCCI-TV’s third-annual Food Bank of Iowa Hunger-Free Holidays telethon on Giving Tuesday raised $436,832 to help Iowans facing food insecurity. That translates to more than one million meals. Donations will continue to be…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/kcci-telethon-raises-436832-for-hunger-free-holidays/Thankful for healthy food on the table
Bob gives a thumbs up to express his thanks for help with the nutritious food he needs. With record inflation, it’s a challenge for a lot of households to afford basic necessities. That’s especially true for seniors who live on…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/thankful-for-healthy-food-on-the-table/Volunteers give and receive through service
VIP volunteers like Sable enjoy sorting, packing and labeling food. Among our valued partners is Link Associates, which provides Food Bank of Iowa with a steady stream of committed volunteers. “Link Associates works with individuals with disabilities, and the Volunteer…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/volunteers-give-and-receive-through-service/You’re fueling Arya’s dreams
Having access to nutritious food is deeply appreciated by neighbors like Arya. New to the Marshalltown area, 22-year-old Arya is still getting settled. She hopes to move into an apartment soon and start nursing school because she loves helping others. …
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/youre-fueling-aryas-dreams/Thank you for making the holidays bright
Hayzel with her children, Jovann – 11, Ezra – 8, Cynthia – 6, and Avellana – 3, at Norwalk Area Food Pantry. Hayzel has big dreams for the future and a clear path to help her get there. She can…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/thank-you-for-making-the-holidays-bright/Food Bank of Iowa receives $15,000 grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity
Des Moines, Iowa — Food Bank of Iowa has received a $15,000 grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity to help alleviate childhood hunger, which affects one in eight Iowa kids. The grant will go toward Food Bank of…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/food-bank-of-iowa-receives-15000-grant-from-variety-the-childrens-charity-2/$2 million Albaugh gift to support Food Bank of Iowa expansion
Food Bank of Iowa CEO Michelle Book gratefully accepts Albaugh LLC’s $2 million gift on Oct. 27, 2022. Des Moines, Iowa (Oct. 27, 2022) — Ankeny-based Albaugh LLC today provided a gift of $2 million to support Food Bank…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/2-million-albaugh-gift-to-support-food-bank-of-iowa-expansion/Food insecurity continues to rise; records broken again
DES MOINES, Iowa — For the third month in a row, Food Bank of Iowa and its 700 partners have broken records in the number of individuals and households receiving food assistance. In July, the most recent month available, 136,087…
https://foodbankiowa.org/news/food-insecurity-continues-to-rise-records-broken-again/